Both compassion and joy arise when we look closely at impermanence and the patterns of dukkha that keep us stuck in reactivity. Because when we see these patterns deeply, we know how often we are all caught in this way. So compassion naturally arises, along with joy in knowing that we can see clearly and know a way to freedom.
Talks
July 8, 2024
| 62 min 29 sec
Connecting Wisdom and the Awakened Heart
Donald Rothberg
Donald Rothberg
Residential Retreat Teacher
Donald Rothberg, PhD, has practiced Insight Meditation since 1976 and trained in Dzogchen, Mahāmudrā, and Hakomi psychotherapy. A former professor, he now teaches meditation, psychology, and socially engaged Buddhism. He’s led long-term training programs through the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Saybrook, and Spirit Rock. Donald served on BPF’s board and is author of The Engaged Spiritual Life and co-editor of Ken Wilber in Dialogue.